First 'on my own' batch!

FrenchFamilyFarm · Jul 28, 2014

Finished my first on my own batch, made with coconut oil,olive oil and crisco, scented with peppermint EO. I made this mid week last week and have cut 1/2 a bar to try - I couldn't wait!

Not as moisturising as I had hoped but I am happy with the lather, rinse off and cleansing. I will be switching to goat milk anyway and will see how that feels before changing up the recipe. I mixed at 125 degrees, and felt like trace was quick after adding the EO. I ended up with some small holes due to not pouring with a thinner trace. For the goat milk I don't plan to add EO anyway. Very exciting!

Candybee · Jul 28, 2014

It won't be as moisturizing as its meant to be until its been cured for at least 6 weeks. Also, depends on how much coconut oil you used in your recipe and your tolerance for it. I prefer 10-20% coconut oil in my soap as more makes my skin itchy and dry feeling while others like theirs at 30% or more. Superfatting can make a difference too.

Anyway, congrats on your first soap. Try it again after a full cure time to get the full conditioning benefits of your soap. If you still don't like then make changes to it.

KristaY · Jul 28, 2014

Congratulations! Every batch is exciting but that first one adds a special feeling of accomplishment. Wishing you many more exciting soap moments! :razz:

navigator9 · Jul 29, 2014

Once you get that first batch under your belt, it's much easier going next time. If you change only one variable at a time, it's easier to troubleshoot if something goes awry. Milk soaps come with their own set of challenges, so it's probably a good thing that you don't plan on adding fragrance. Take it slow and easy and you'll do just fine. Congrats on this successful batch! :thumbup:

LunaSkye · Jul 29, 2014

:clap: congratulations on the first batch. Wait at leas 6-8 weeks for a good cure. You could also use the piece you just used for a learning experience: each week you could take note of how your skin feels while you use it. That's pretty much what I'm dong with few soaps I have at my disposal.